As a parent, you never want to cause harm to your children. At the same time, if you are in an unhappy marriage, you may have to cause them some emotional pain to provide them with a better childhood in the longer term. It is a difficult choice for parents in...
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Carefully divide pensions for maximum spousal benefit
When a couple gets divorced, most assets are divided easily. However, when it comes to employer-sponsored retirement accounts, New Hampshire couples have to take an extra step in order to ensure each spouse gets their fair share. A qualified domestic relations order...
Tips for making the divorce process less difficult
Going through a divorce is hard, but there are things people in New Hampshire may be able to do to make the process less difficult. Finding the right attorney may be the first step. An attorney can help an individual understand state law and what steps must be taken...
How does alimony work in New Hampshire?
If you’re facing the prospect of paying your spouse alimony after divorce, you may fear for your finances. You may have earned more than them during your marriage. Or, you might have been your household’s sole breadwinner. In these cases, you will likely worry that...
What to consider before getting a divorce
It isn't uncommon for individuals to occasionally doubt whether they want to remain married to their spouse. However, there are several questions that New Hampshire residents and others should ask before deciding to ask for a divorce. For instance, an individual...
Financial matters for older adults in a divorce
"Gray divorce" is the phrase sometimes used to describe the end of a marriage between older adults. When people in New Hampshire get a divorce at this age, they may have concerns about how their retirement years will change Some people may need to think about how they...
How financial advisers can help a divorcing individual
It isn't uncommon for one spouse to manage a household's finances during a marriage. If a couple gets divorced, the spouse who didn't make financial decisions may need help creating a long-term financial plan. A financial adviser may be able to help a person gain the...
How to navigate co-parent difficulties
Your lifestyle after divorce will be very different than it was before you separated from your spouse. Not only will it take time to adjust to not spending every day with your children, but tension can also bubble up between you and your ex-spouse as you navigate your...
5 reasons to choose divorce mediation
Most people have preconceived ideas about the divorce process. They expect a bitter battle in court, fighting with their ex-spouse over custody arrangements and property division. While this might be the case for some couples, it doesn’t have to be for you. If you’re...
3 things to get in order before you file for divorce
When you make the difficult decision to ask a spouse for a divorce, it’s often the result of lots of deep contemplation, self-reflection, and weighing pros and cons. It’s a highly emotional process, and it can take months or even years to reach a decision. As cold and...
